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heel riser [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
DEF

A sloped or beveled surface on the heel of a frog providing a rising approach for the false flanges of wheels entering from the heel end.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
DEF

Cette pièce est une véritable entretoise. En plus de maintenir l'écartement des rails à la sortie du cœur de croisement, elle assure le surhaussement des roues (leurs faux-boudins n'allant pas percuter contre l'autre file de rail).

OBS

Explications de B.F. Hansen, Entretien des rails et selon les dessins en annexe du dossier AIGU 19315.

OBS

entretoise de surhaussement : terme uniformisé par le CN.

Spanish

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